A South Florida man was arrested after police found handwritten threats in his car outlining plans to “kill everyone” at his former high school and others in several states on his 22nd birthday.
Henry Horton IV, 19, was stopped in Jupiter on Sept. 27 for a broken headlight when a search of the vehicle uncovered the alleged plans, WBPF reports.
One of the notes said, “kill everyone at OHS with my guns.” Horton allegedly confessed that he was referring to Okeechobee High School, where he graduated in May 2022, according to the probable cause affidavit.
Police said the notes ultimately described a plan for Horton to kill a school administrator, along with 14 other people on campus, on Jan. 2, 2026, the day he would turn 22.
An investigation of his phone and Discord account also uncovered details of mass murder attacks in several states, plans to build a bomb, and plans to kill his stepmother.
During an interview with Horton, the suspect told police he was in Palm Beach County to conduct reconnaissance at King Jesus Church in Miami as part of an attack he was planning there, according to the Sheriff’s Office. of Palm Beach County.
Henry Horton IV was arrested after police found handwritten threats in his car outlining plans for mass shootings. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Horton also claimed to have done reconnaissance work at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were killed during a mass shooting in 2018. Police said his car was seen in Parkland on 9/11.
Along with his notes, police also confiscated a 9mm handgun that Horton said he stole from his mother.
Horton, who has a history of mental health issues, was transported to a Florida Baker Act hospital, where he remained until he was arrested Thursday.
His mother, Marcie Horton, said she could not excuse her son’s actions but asked officials to allow him to receive the mental health treatment he needs rather than face charges for the disturbing plans.
Horton’s notes allegedly detailed plans to kill 15 people at Okeechobee High School in Okeechobee, Florida. Wikipedia
She told WPF that her son was a “good kid” and would never have carried out the plan.
“It’s no excuse for what he wrote,” he said. “I’m not saying that, but he needs help.”
Stepmother Alisha Horton, who was included as a possible victim in Horton’s plans, echoed her stepson’s innocence.
“Henry is not going to hurt me,” he told the local media. “He never…he needs to be treated for a mental disability instead of like a criminal.”
Horton was charged with intimidation with written threats to kill or harm another person.
He was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail and remains held on $1 million bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on November 6.
The Okeechobee County School District did not immediately respond to the Post’s request for comment.
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